Summary In this episode of the Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers discusses the upcoming Mercury retrograde and the retrograde process. She emphasizes that retrograde is an illusion and explains why it is significant in astrology. Laurie also shares her experience of attending a celebration of astrology at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She gives shoutouts to new patrons and talks about the updates and additions to the Awake Space Astrology magazine. Laurie encourages listeners to focus on the positive aspects of the month and to be solution seekers. She also emphasizes the importance of self-love and appreciating one's own talents and skills. In this conversation, Laurie shares her experience attending an astrology event at the Royal Albert Hall. She talks about meeting a remarkable astrologer and how his approach to astrology aligns with her own. Laurie emphasizes the importance of listening to our guidance and following our intuition, as it can lead us to meaningful experiences and opportunities. She also discusses the upcoming astrological events in April and encourages listeners to focus on their authenticity and take aligned action. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Mercury Retrograde 03:24 Understanding Retrograde Process 06:43 Pre-Retrograde Phase 08:12 Impact of Mercury Retrograde on Different Houses 10:08 Importance of Self-Love and Appreciation 11:29 Discussion on Awake Space Astrology Magazine 16:17 Patron Shout Outs and Synchronicity in London 36:05 The Importance of Energy Work and Spirituality 38:41 Upcoming Astrological Events in April 49:06 Solar Eclipse Workshop and Authentic Self 51:28 The Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction and Innovation 55:17 April Astrology Calendar Join Patreon FREE: https://patreon.com/theawakespace